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$351 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh departing on 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$743
Typical prices: $1,330-$789
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/27Mon 8/31
IAD - RUH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,402
SAUDIA
Wed 8/26Mon 8/31
IAD - RUH • Non-stop
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4 days a week
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh (WAS-RUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 9:25 pm
IAD
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RUH
23h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:50 pm - 9:45 am
RUH
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IAD
23h 55m
1 stop
$743Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 3:30 am
IAD
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RUH
23h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 3:55 pm
RUH
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IAD
25h 25m
1 stop
$749American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 11:10 pm
IAD
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RUH
18h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:35 am
RUH
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IAD
30h 20m
1 stop
$845Turkish Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 12:15 am
IAD
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RUH
19h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 11:35 am
RUH
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IAD
16h 50m
1 stop
$880Turkish Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
KLM Logo
7:17 pm - 10:50 pm
BWI
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RUH
20h 33m
2 stops
KLM Logo
11:55 pm - 3:51 pm
RUH
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BWI
22h 56m
3 stops
$1,116KLM
Mon, Jun 29 - Sun, Jul 5
KLM Logo
7:37 pm - 10:50 pm
BWI
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RUH
20h 13m
2 stops
KLM Logo
8:45 am - 11:13 pm
RUH
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BWI
21h 28m
2 stops
$1,117KLM
Tue, Jun 23 - Mon, Jun 29
Air France Logo
12:29 pm - 6:45 pm
DCA
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RUH
23h 16m
2 stops
Air France Logo
2:00 am - 4:34 pm
RUH
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DCA
21h 34m
2 stops
$1,117Air France
Sun, May 24 - Thu, Jun 18
Air France Logo
12:31 pm - 6:45 pm
BWI
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RUH
23h 14m
2 stops
Air France Logo
8:45 am - 11:18 pm
RUH
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BWI
21h 33m
2 stops
$1,118Air France
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
Delta Logo
7:35 pm - 10:50 pm
DCA
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RUH
20h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 7:18 pm
RUH
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DCA
26h 23m
3 stops
$1,171Delta
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 9
Delta Logo
8:45 pm - 6:15 am
DCA
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RUH
26h 30m
2 stops
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8:45 am - 10:47 pm
RUH
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DCA
21h 02m
2 stops
$1,173Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Riyadh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh departing in August.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Riyadh flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh costs $677 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Riyadh (RUH). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh is May, where tickets cost $407 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $856 and $855 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$351
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 60% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh was $351 for a one-way ticket and $742 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Riyadh King Khaled Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    KLM, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Riyadh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Riyadh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh on on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, Delta or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh are Delta and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of $955 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,483 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riyadh from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Riyadh with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Riyadh from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $483 or less one-way and $878 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Wednesday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Friday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Sunday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

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Direct returns

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Wednesday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Friday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Sunday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8451 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2026
PDX - MSP
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Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The flight was operated by Latam. The aircraft had a technical issue and the flight was delayed for the next day. They grounded other passengers to get their airplane assigned to my flight. Most of he ground staff don't speak English (Orlando Airport), but were very polite.The crew on the other hand could speak English and Portuguese. On board service was good.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very poor service, will never travel through saudia airline also worst experience at jeddah airport, all the people act like very racist even we belong from a same religion but they don't have any humanity. Very big language barrier no one speak proper English so they don't understand us very poor service. I was traveling with family and with infant they give us very hard time. No one like to answer a question and there attitude is extremely no welcoming. Not recommended specifically jeddah airport and their services and staff. Will never take layover or any flight through jeddah. Thank you

Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

We traveled on Business Class called Crown class, and the experience was outstanding. Separate check-in area. Private separate entrance to Passport Control and Security. Excellent lounge not too far from gate. Fast seamless boarding. Very attentive flight attendance. Excellent service in board.

Excellent There was no hot beverages in the last hour

POOR. The gate changed 5 times. The plane was late. The waiting crew and the desk staff were gossiping and chatting amongst themselves about the maintenance and plane issues. No water service on the plane after the long delay. Even after I asked for a water. I was in seat 1A. Single crew member we saw sat in the seat the whole flight on his phone. After a stressful boarding process and delay- it was REALLY disappointing.

I was most disappointed with the flight crew in business class. They were not attentive at all. Everything I needed, I had to ask for. They did not offer refills, did not ask how the meal was, did not offer anything else when I didnt like the drink that was poorly made. When I asked for snacks, they told me to go to the front and look at what was set out. This was the worst RJ business class crew I have ever encountered. They made me feel like I was a bother - even for a simple water. No smiles. No thank you. No my pleasure. These are the reasons you fly business class. At least the crew can smile and act like they are happy to be there. For 14+ hours, I felt like an inconvenience. Poor review.

Crew was apathetic, in seat hardware was old and barely functional, WiFi (which I paid for) didn’t work for half the flight (I was refunded). They gave 2 meals on a 13 hr flight, whereas Etihad gave 3.

Awful, they made us rebook a ticket (out of our own pocket) because of a missed connection.

We were waiting at the counter for over an hour. Then they moved all employees to the inside. At that time it was about one hour and 15 minutes to the flight. They left us without help. Flight departed 20 minutes earlier than published. I guess they sold our 3 seats to other customers and bumped us. We did not fly. No customer service no help no answer.....

They did not have my AA status (Platinum Pro) in my reservation. They don't accept KTN at Dulles so I could not go through TSA Pre - terrible....

I’m still stuck with no hope in sight. They haven’t even provide a hotel for keeping us for two nights.

Excellent service all around thank you Royal Jordanian crew for the attention you have given us

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